Adult Cardiac Masterclass: Case Based Discussions: Mitral Valve Challenges | Recorded at the AATS 106th Annual Meeting

Explore complex mitral valve cases with leading experts in this case-based masterclass focused on real-world surgical decision-making. Topics include timing intervention for arrhythmic mitral valve prolapse, managing systolic anterior motion (SAM), addressing mitral annular calcification during repair, and strategies for mitral valve re-repair. Gain practical insights and expert perspectives on some of the most challenging scenarios in mitral valve surgery.

This session includes the following presentations: 

  • Arthymic Mitral Valve Prolapse - When to Intervene
  • SAM Challenges - Intraoperative Strategy and Postoperative Management
  • Dealing with Mitral Annular Calcification (MAC) When Repairing the Mitral Valve - Decalcification or Not?
  • Re-repairing the Mitral Valve
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.75 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.75 ABTS Accredited CME
    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment / Patient Safety / Performance in Practice requirements] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.
  • 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.75 Participation
Course opens: 
06/08/2026
Course expires: 
04/30/2029
Cost:
$200.00

The planners and faculty for this activity did not have any relevant relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies to disclose, unless listed here/below. All relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of the activity according to The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

 

 

Purpose (Desired Learning Outcome) 

Following this activity, learners will strengthen their approach to complex mitral valve repair decision-making and operative planning, leading to greater consistency in repair strategy and perioperative management.

ACCME Accreditation Statement

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement 

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Commercial Support
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery received commercial support from the following organizations:

  • Abbott
  • J&J Medtech Heart Recovery
  • W.L. Gore & Associates

 

Available Credit

  • 1.75 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.75 ABTS Accredited CME
    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment / Patient Safety / Performance in Practice requirements] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.
  • 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.75 Participation

Price

Cost:
$200.00
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